{"product_id":"the-patchwork-girl-of-oz-9780688133542","title":"The Patchwork Girl of Oz","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn this dazzling tale, L. Frank Baum proves once again his power to delight and enchant readers of all ages. Follow the adventures of a charming new band of characters as they explore the wondrous land of Oz and discover that you learn more by traveling than by staying at home.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eForced to venture out of the dark forest, Unc Nunkie and Ojo the Unlucky call on the Crooked Magician, who introduces them to his latest creation: a living girl made out of patchwork quilts and cotton stuffing. But when an accident leaves beloved Unc Nunkie a motionless statue, it is up to Ojo to save him. In his search for the magic ingredients that will restore his uncle to life, Ojo is joined by the Patchwork Girl and by the conceited Glass Cat, who boasts of her hard ruby heart, the resourceful Shaggy Man, and the lovable block-headed Woozy, whose tail hairs are just one of the things Ojo needs to rescue Une Nunkie.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs they travel to the Emerald City, home of the wise and powerful Ozma, they meet Dorothy, the kind and sensible girl from Kansas; the gallant Scarecrow; and, of course, Toto. But no one proves more loyal than the spirited Patchwork Girl, who, although she was brought to life as a servant, is determined to see the wide world for herself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Patchwork Girl of Oz\u003c\/em\u003e has captivated readers for over eighty years. Now, in this stunning new edition--featuring all fifty-one of John R. Neill's original full-color plates as well as eighty black-and-white illustrations--a whole new generation can discover the beauty and wonder of Oz that have made this classic series an enduring favorite.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollow the adventures of a charming band of characters as they join Dorothy and the Scarecrow to explore the wondrous Land of Oz. Meet a living girl made out of patchwork quilts, a conceited Glass Cat, and the lovable block-headed Woozy. A Books of Wonder Classic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNeill, John R.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - John R. Neill was born in Philadelphia in 1877. In 1904, at the age of twenty-six, Neill received his first major book assignment, as illustrator for \u003cem\u003eThe Marvelous Land of Oz.\u003c\/em\u003e From then until his death in 1943, Neill would illustrate over forty Oz books, including three he wrote himself. Today, his fabulous illustrations are synonymous with Oz.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBaum, L. Frank:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eL. Frank Baum (1856-1919) published \u003cem\u003eThe Wonderful Wizard of Oz\u003c\/em\u003e in 1900 and received enormous, immediate success. Baum went on to write seventeen additional novels in the Oz series. Today, he is considered the father of the American fairy tale. His stories inspired the 1939 classic film \u003cem\u003eThe Wizard of Oz\u003c\/em\u003e, one of the most widely viewed movies of all time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMinaLima is an award-winning graphic design studio founded by Miraphora Mina and Eduardo Lima, renowned for establishing the visual graphic style of the \u003cem\u003eHarry Potter\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eFantastic Beasts\u003c\/em\u003e film series. Specializing in graphic design and illustration, Miraphora and Eduardo have continued their involvement in the Harry Potter franchise through numerous design commissions, from creating all the graphic elements for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Diagon Alley at Universal Orlando Resort, to designing award-winning publications for the brand. Their best-selling books include \u003cem\u003eHarry Potter and the Philospher's Stone\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eHarry Potter Film Wizardry\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Case of Beasts: Explore the Film Wizardry of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Archive of Magic: Explore the Film Wizardry of Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald\u003c\/em\u003e, and J.K. Rowling's \u003cem\u003eFantastic Beasts\u003c\/em\u003e screenplays. MinaLima studio is renowned internationally for telling stories through design and has created its own MinaLima Classics series, reimagining a growing collection of much-loved tales including \u003cem\u003ePeter Pan\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Secret Garden\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003ePinocchio\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGlassman, Peter:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeter Glassman\u003c\/strong\u003e is the owner of Books of Wonder, the New York City bookstore and publisher specializing in new and old imaginative books for children. He is also the editor of the Books of Wonder Classics, a series of deluxe facsimiles and newly illustrated editions of timeless tales. And he is the author of \u003cem\u003eThe Wizard Next Door, \u003c\/em\u003e illustrated by Steven Kellogg. 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